2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Adds Wild DRS-Style Rear Spoiler

 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Adds Wild DRS-Style Rear Spoiler

2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Adds Wild DRS-Style Rear Spoiler

The all-new 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is here, and it's the most extreme version of Porsche's track-day superstar yet. The 992 generation of Porsche's beloved track weapon is getting active aerodynamics for the first time, along with a 518-horsepower naturally aspirated straight-six, more carbon-fiber material than ever, and an extreme cooling system that it does not completely discard any spaces. for a franc .

The GT3 RS is Porsche's more track-focused love letter to the naturally aspirated, this version has a 4.0-liter six-cylinder engine that makes 518 horsepower. The same engine was carried over from the 911 GT3 Cup and the 992-generation 911 GT3, but featured a slight power increase over the 502 hp of the standard 911 GT3. Porsche says most of the improvements to its GT3 RS are in the cooling, chassis and aerodynamic improvements, and they're not kidding.

The new 911 GT3 RS has the most intense aerodynamics we've ever seen, with large hood vents, a massive rear diffuser, giant rear wheel arch vents and front fender vents designed to keep the nose of the car planted at high speed. , with side wings on the front and rear wheels flanking the car. It helps smooth airflow, and fins along the roofline help direct air exactly where it needs to be for the car's real party piece: its active rear spoiler.

in action testing on the Nordschleife, but these leaked photos confirm that DRS-like active aerodynamics will be coming to the new GT3 RS for the first time. A flap on the giant gooseneck wing closes under braking and cuts off some of the airflow like an airbrake, then reopens under acceleration to let in more air.

For the first time, the car will also come with carbon fiber door covers. If you want people to see more of that carbon fiber, go for the more intense Wisach package with magnesium wheels.

The steering wheel now has four rotary dials for driving mode settings, while the 992-gen GT3 only includes one. Like the previous one, we expect it to be PDK only, and you can also see the pedals behind the wheel.

This post originally cited information from leaked photos on Facebook and Instagram prior to the car's debut. It has been updated with information about the official debut of the car, which you can see here on YouTube.